Optometrists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $118,180 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.82
10th percentile $77,120
90th percentile $186,770
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,120
    25th
    $101,300
    50th (median)
    $118,180
    75th
    $159,010
    90th
    $186,770

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 186% Median Optometrists salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $155,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $152,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $140,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $139,550
    York-Hanover, PA $136,560
    El Paso, TX $134,300

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Scranton, PA is $56.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.70 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Scranton, PA is 12.3% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Scranton?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $77,120 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,300.